*Charlotte pov*
The next morning the kids school was closed so we all woke up a bit later.
As I'm making breakfast they both got up and came in the kitchen. Alex gave me a kiss and went on the couch while Ellie stayed with me.
"So..." she says
"So what Ellie?"
"Last night...how did it go?"
"Good"
"Mmm I see...those roses are beautiful"
"They are"
"Oh come on mom, I wanna know!"
"Curious?"
"Yes!"
"All right, I won't tell you who he is though"
"Why not?"
"Just...not yet sweetie"
"Fine"
I laugh at her disappointed face and move on
"He's a true gentleman, he's tall and handsome, he has a very good taste in both clothing and food"
"Uuu...one of those gentlemen like in those old movies? The ones that open the door for their lady?"
"Exactly...he is just like that"
"You like him?"
"I do"
"Does he like you?"
"I think so...we are going on another date on Sunday night"
"Oh..."
"What honey?"
"Nothing...I'm happy for you mom" she says as she gives me a hug, I hug her back and think to myself that I'm so lucky to have a daughter like her.
The weekend comes fast and on Sunday, before the date I bring the kids to Hyde Park since we live near there and while the have fun Tom calls me

Charlotte
Tom

"Hello?"
"Hi darling! How are you?"
"Good thanks! You?"
"Good...I was wondering if you mind to have dinner at my place tonight instead of going out in public"
"Yes"
"I'm sure I can still make a reservation somewhere if you - "
"Tom!"
"Yes, love?"
"I said yes! I'd love to come to your place"
"Oh oh...sorry! Eheheh...very good then"
"Yeah...you'll cook?"
"Sure! Anything you'd like in particular?"
"Surprise me Tom!"
"Ok! I'll come pick you up at 8 sharp"
"I'll be waiting for you"
"Goodbye darling!"
"Bye Tom!"

I end the call and smile thinking of how cute he is.

Once back home I take a shower and while I dry my hair the kids step in my bedroom.
"We are her to help you chose a dress to wear tonight mommy" Alex says smiling big
"Oh yes?"
"Of course!" Ellie says
We lay out on the bed three dresses, about the same length.
A black one with half sleeves
A violet on with no sleeves at all
And a baby blue one, with full length sleeves
"I'd take the violet one out mom, you might be cold" Ellie says
"Right! Alex what do you think baby?"
"I like the blue one"
"It's cute" Ellie says
"I do too!"
Dressed picked, make up done, hair done, heels chosen, bracelet and earrings on.
As I slip on the dress, its color reminds me of Tom's eye color...those eyes that I can't help but get lost in.
I get in the kitchen and as I sip a glass of water I hear the doorbell, I check the clock on the wall and it's 8 sharp...pretty sure he waited in the car until his clock turned to 7.59 and then came ringing my doorbell after waiting a whole minute checking his clock.
"Bye kids! Ms. Julie thank you for watching them again" I say as I hug her
"Don't worry hun, go have fun"
I close the door behind me and see Tom, and I just smile.

*Tom pov*
Stunning!
Pretty sure my mouth it's too dry to make words but somehow I manage to speak
"You look stunning love" I say as I take her am hand and let her sit in my car.
The drive there it's good, we make small talk and listen to music.
At on point, as I rest my hand on the gearshift, she puts hers on mine. Her hand is warm, very warm and as I look down I can't help but notice how small her hand is compared to mine.
Once we get to my house I give her a little tour and then let her sit at the table while I finish to make dinner.
After ten minutes I bring the food to the table, serving her first and me after.
"Wine?"
"Yes, please"
"I hope you enjoy dinner"
She takes the first bite and I observe her face
"Mmm...oh my god Tom! This is fantastic!"
"Glad you like it!"
After dinner we sit on my couch and decide to watch some tv, she told me she enjoys documentaries, so I put on National Geographic.
After some time I feel her head on my shoulder, I look down at her
"Tired? You want me to bring you home?"
"No...not yet! I'm really enjoying this, your company" she says looking up at me
"Me too...a lot"
She snuggles closer to me and I put my arm around her
I don't know if it's too soon, but the words find their way out of my mouth before I can think a bit longer
"Would you uhm...be my girlfriend?"
Her head leaves my shoulder as she sits straight on the couch looking at me
Oh god I messed up! How could I be so stupid?
"I would love nothing more to be your girlfriend Tom" she says and I let out the breath that I was holding
"I uh...I know it's soon, we've only know each other for barely three weeks and only went on two dates but...uh...I've never felt like this for a woman"
She smiles at me and then wraps her arms around me, I return her hug and breath in her scent.
"I promise to take this slow, to go at your pace. I don't t want to force anything on you, I know Ellie and Alex are your top priority"
"I trust you Tom, don't worry" she says smiling and then she kisses my cheek and I kiss her
As we walk to my car I see her take a photo of our joined hands and smile to myself.
I walk her to the door, my hands holding hers as we lock eyes on the steps.
"You know Tom...I'm your girlfriend but we never kissed"
"Pretty sure I kissed you twice on the cheek on Thursday and even today" I say smirking
"Oh...but you know that's not really what I meant"
"Oh...should we fix that?"
"We should"
I lean closer, I see her eyes moving from mine to my lips.
My lips brush on hers, she puts her arms around my neck and closes the gap between us.
The kiss is low, soft and simply perfect...nothing too much...just a first kiss, a perfect first kiss.
We drew apart after a bit and smile at each other, both our cheeks flushed in pick
"I should let you go love" I say stroking her cheek with my thumb
"Goodnight Tom" she says and kisses my lips once more, fast but sweet
"Goodnight darling"
"Call me tomorrow morning? After I bring the kids to school?"
"Absolutely, 9?"
"Perfect!"
She says and closes the door behind her.
I sit in my car and smile to myself. The first thing I do once I'm home is call my sisters and tell them that everything went good, otherwise they won't stop asking questions tomorrow.
I make it to my bed, and as I look at my Instagram I find Charlotte new post

I laugh at the conversation between her and her best friend, then I text her that she can tell her who I am because I know she trusts her and that Leah will never betray Charlotte trust.
I turn the light of, set an alarm on my phone and close my eyes, drifting off to sleep easily.

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A/n
Another cute date chapter for you!
Have a great day!